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Outdoor

Mora Companion Fixed Blade Knife

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Typical: $15-30Confidence: medium

Why It Lasts

The Companion's high-carbon steel (or stainless, depending on the model) blade is Scandi-ground — a zero-secondary-bevel grind that is the easiest geometry in the world to sharpen on a flat stone in the field. The full-tang blade is encased in a polymer handle with no rivets or scales that could loosen. Made in Mora, Sweden, where knife-making has been a regional industry since the 1600s. The high-carbon Companion sharpens to a scary-sharp edge in 30 seconds on a whetstone. At $15, the replacement cost is lower than the cost of a professional sharpening on a premium knife — you can afford to beat it hard.

Known Weaknesses

The high-carbon blade develops surface rust within hours of contact with moisture — must be dried and oiled after every wet use. The polymer handle is functional but not beautiful — this is a pure tool, not a collectible. The plastic sheath is cheap and can crack in cold temperatures. The Scandi grind is not ideal for food prep tasks that benefit from convex or hollow grinds. The cheap construction means the handle can eventually crack under enough abuse, though most users report never reaching that point.

Durability Breakdown

Warranty
8.2
materials
6.6
communitySentiment
8.0
brandReputation
6.8
Repairability
8.0

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Quick Stats

Overall Score74.0/10
TierIronclad
BrandMora
CategoryOutdoor
Price Range$15-30
Confidencemedium
Data Points/5

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